The Fursty Ferret
Badger Brewery (Hall & Woodhouse) in Blandford Forum, Dorset, England 🏴
Bitter - Ordinary / Best Bitter Regular|
Score
5.87
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Named in honour of the inquisitive and extremely “fursty” ferrets of the Gribble Inn, a celebrated golden brown ale, full of character.
At the heart of many a countryside village can be found an inn. A place where locals go to relax after a long day. At one such inn, rumour has it that inquisitive ferrets would sneak to the back door to cheekily sample the local brew. A sweet nutty palate, hoppy aroma and a hint of Seville oranges, give this tawny amber ale its distinctive personality. Recommended with smooth and creamy West Country Cheddar or indulgent pork pies and mustard.
At the heart of many a countryside village can be found an inn. A place where locals go to relax after a long day. At one such inn, rumour has it that inquisitive ferrets would sneak to the back door to cheekily sample the local brew. A sweet nutty palate, hoppy aroma and a hint of Seville oranges, give this tawny amber ale its distinctive personality. Recommended with smooth and creamy West Country Cheddar or indulgent pork pies and mustard.
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7.2/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 7
Shared bottle at Cardinal, Stavanger. Pours clear amber with white head. Aroma of sulfur, caramel, herbal hop notes. Tastes slightly bitter with little sweetness. Thin bodied.
Tried
from Bottle
on 06 May 2024
at 18:41
6.5/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 8
Overall 7
Gylden brun klar med beige skum. Lukter lett brent karamell og sitrus. Middels fylde og bitterhet. Smaker lett brent karamell og grapefrukt. Middels lang.
Tried
on 05 May 2024
at 17:42
6.3/10
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Appearance 7
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
Gylden brun klar med beige skum. Lukter lett brent karanell og sitrus. Middels fylde og bitterhet. Smaker lett brent karamell og grapefrukt. Middels lang.
Tried
from Draft
at
Royal Gastropub
on 01 May 2024
at 16:55
6.1/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
How: Bottle.
Where: Systembolaget.
Appearance: Amber/brown colour with an off-white head.
Aroma: Malt, caramel, hops, fruit.
Body: Medium body and carbonation.
Flavour: Malt, caramel, hops, fruit.
Where: Systembolaget.
Appearance: Amber/brown colour with an off-white head.
Aroma: Malt, caramel, hops, fruit.
Body: Medium body and carbonation.
Flavour: Malt, caramel, hops, fruit.
Tried
from Bottle
on 29 Apr 2024
at 20:58
5/10
Tried
on 29 Apr 2024
at 18:17
6.8/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7
Bottle on 26th March 2024. Pours copper with brownish-white foam and scant lacing. Malty aroma with spicy and herby hops. Blend of leafy and grassy hoppiness in-mouth, and a nutty malt finish. Zingy mouthfeel and a medium body.
Tried
from Bottle
on 26 Mar 2024
at 22:50
6.6/10
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Appearance 7
Aroma 6.5
Flavor 6.5
Texture 7
Overall 6.5
Cask half pint at The Eel Pie, Twickenham. Deep golden to copper colour, small white head. Toffee and fruity aroma. Fruity flavour, hints of currants, medium dry. Very moderate hops.
Tried
from Cask
at
Eel Pie (Hall & Woodhouse)
on 08 Mar 2024
at 00:52
6.4/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
Rerate, 500 ml brown bottle, at Cardinal, Stavanger. ABV is 4.4%. Clear and reddish brown colour, moderate white head. Aroma of malts, caramel, brittle, burnt breadcrumbs and earthy hops, hints of forest, moss and dark berries. The flavour has again malts, caramel and burnt breadcrumbs, followed by earthy hops. Bitter and roasty aftertaste. I'm upping the score a little.
Original rating, June 2007: 500 ml bottle, from the fridge (= too cold) at Arnie’s Coffee Bar / Bistro, Whitby. ABV was 4.4%. Brown colour, fizzy, minimal head. Reasonably hoppy aroma with some "boiled" malty notes. Brown ale flavour, some caramel and toffee.
Original rating, June 2007: 500 ml bottle, from the fridge (= too cold) at Arnie’s Coffee Bar / Bistro, Whitby. ABV was 4.4%. Brown colour, fizzy, minimal head. Reasonably hoppy aroma with some "boiled" malty notes. Brown ale flavour, some caramel and toffee.
Tried
from Bottle
at
Cardinal
on 08 Mar 2024
at 00:08
5.4/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 5
Flavor 5
Texture 6
Overall 5.5
Tap at Pikkulintu Ruttopuisto, Helsinki. Color is clear orange with very small white head. Aromas and flavors: Pine, some caramel, malts ... very english.
Tried
from Draft
on 03 Nov 2023
at 17:03
6/10
Malty, bitter, bready, slightly sweet on the finish.
Tried
from Bottle
on 23 Oct 2023
at 21:05